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24 delicious eggs for Thanksgiving

24 delicious eggs for Thanksgiving

For many families, deviled eggs are just as much a part of the Thanksgiving celebration pumpkin pie. Is served for hosting guests during turkey after being fried or enjoyed with all the other sides during a main meal, deviled eggs take their usual place on Thanksgiving table year after year.

our Classic deviled eggs You can always have a recipe in your back pocket, but here we offer two dozen other ways to serve a classic dish. From Tex-Mex-style eggs topped with spicy chorizo ​​to a variation on a Caesar salad, each of these recipes adds an interesting twist to a tried-and-true Thanksgiving dish.

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Why are these eggs worth a million dollars? Softened butter! It adds a bit of richness to the yolks for the smoothest filling.

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The crunch and salty taste of crushed potato chips makes these deviled eggs extra special. Like baked potatoes, they also include bacon, cheddar, sour cream and onions.

It would be hard to cram all the components of a classic New Orleans sandwich into a tiny egg, but we think an olive salad and thinly sliced ​​salami will give you the same flavors squeezed into one bite.

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If you buy fried onions for a green bean casserole is your favorite part of Thanksgiving, then these deviled eggs are for you. We use these onions and nutty Gruyère cheese to create the ultimate egg side dish in this recipe.

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Although we’re providing instructions on how to make pesto for these eggs from scratch, a good store-bought sauce can help save time and mess with all the other Thanksgiving cooking you need to do.

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We don’t skimp on the bacon in these deviled eggs. Not only is bacon used in the stuffing and as a side dish, we also use the drippings to quickly fry the whites.

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Not only do we infuse these deviled eggs with Creole mustard and cayenne, but we also Holy Trinity (onion, green bell pepper and celery), which is a central component of many Creole dishes.

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These deviled eggs aren’t for everyone, especially since frying anything for Thanksgiving can seem like a bit of a chore. But if you’re willing to go the extra mile, these eggs are worth the effort and unlike any other deviled egg. The hint of spice really helps them shine.

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There’s a good chance you’re already planning to Pimiento cheese this upcoming holiday season. Why not add the flavor of dip to your deviled eggs? In this recipe, we use two of the sauce’s signature ingredients (hot, sharp cheddar cheese and slightly sweet diced peppers) in the filling.

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If you don’t have time to individually coat each egg with half this Thanksgiving, use this quick recipe instead. You’ll get the same deviled egg taste with half the effort.

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Tender herbs such as chives, tarragon and parsley are mixed with egg yolks along with avocado for a silky, richly flavored filling that boasts a vibrant green color.

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Chicken wings aren’t the only food that can benefit from hot sauce and blue cheese. The tangy bite and tangy cheese help brighten and deepen the flavor of your regular deviled eggs, taking them to the next level.

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The secret to the taste of these eggs, similar to your favorite Italian salad, lies in the anchovy fillets. Don’t let canned fish scare you; the savory, full-flavored ingredient helps infuse the yolks with a savory saltiness that you just can’t get from another ingredient.

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Crunchy chorizo ​​adds richness and spiciness to these deviled eggs. A hint of fresh cilantro and creamy avocado complement each bite.

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Inspired West Indian crab saladthis recipe tops each egg with spicy crab slaw and buttery Old Bay-seasoned crackers for a coastal spin on traditional deviled eggs.

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Who can resist these bright pink beauties? Soaking overnight in beetroot juice, vinegar, water and spices is what gives this egg its lovely pink color.

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All the fresh, crunchy flavors of a Greek salad come together in this deviled egg version. Olives might be our favorite mix, as their rich, salty saltiness is perfectly balanced by the mayo and egg yolks.

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Just like a little curry powder chicken salad helps reduce the richness of the mayo, and does the same for the luscious yolk filling in these deviled eggs.

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With this recipe, we combined two southern snacks into one. To keep everything in proportion, simply cut the pieces of marinated shrimp in half.

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We double the dill in these deviled eggs, thanks to fresh leaves and a splash of dill juice.

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You don’t have to be a Kentucky fan to appreciate these eggs. Everyone loves bacon, crispy onions and fresh onions, right?

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Pickled beets (and their juice), seasoning, gherkins, and pickled okra help this variation of deviled egg pack a punch.

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Just as beets can give eggs a lovely pink color, turmeric can give them a golden hue. In addition, the taste of turmeric-stained egg whites perfectly complements the cayenne pepper and curry powder in the creamy yolk filling.

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Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese create a super crunchy shell around the egg whites in this recipe. To balance the saturation, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce are added to the filling.